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QCOSS Equality, Opportunity, Wellbeing | QCOSS is Queensland’s peak body for the community service sector.

QCOSS is Queensland’s peak body for the social service sector. Our vision is to achieve equality, opportunity and wellbeing for every person, in every community. We create positive social change through our work in advocacy, policy development and engaging with communities and the social service sector. We’re committed to self-determination and opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

17/06/2026

📻 “𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘴𝘯’𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘥... 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘱𝘶𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.”

When organisations don't hear about contract renewals until a week before they're due to expire, they can’t plan, can’t retain staff, and can’t guarantee the services people rely on.

With the State Budget next week, there’s an opportunity to get this right and for the Crisafulli government to follow through on their election promise to implement the community services procurement principles.

We’re calling for action to support a strong, sustainable community sector, including:
💲Develop a community services workforce strategy
💲Implement the community service procurement principles
💲Provide additional specialised support for community services to develop social enterprises
💲Make communities more resilient with permanent disaster funding
💲Fund new Neighbourhood Centres in regions of need

Queensland’s housing crisis is pushing people to the brink.Rents continue to increase. Vacancy rates are critically low....
16/06/2026

Queensland’s housing crisis is pushing people to the brink.
Rents continue to increase. Vacancy rates are critically low.

Across the state, more Queenslanders are being locked out of a safe, affordable home.

That's why QCOSS welcomes the Federal Government's reforms to negative gearing and the Capital Gains Tax discount: both long overdue steps to rebalance a system that has fuelled rising house prices and rents.

Housing is a basic need. Every Queenslander deserves a place to call home.
We urge the Federal Government to back this reform with sustained, large-scale investment in social and affordable housing construction.

We acknowledge Australian Council of Social Service and Everybody's Home Campaign for their ongoing advocacy in this space.

In community services, culture affects everything from how safe and supported workers feel, to how well service users ar...
15/06/2026

In community services, culture affects everything from how safe and supported workers feel, to how well service users are cared for.

This free, 50-minute online course will help you understand what makes healthy workplace, to speak up when something isn’t right, and to stay focused on making a real difference in people’s lives.

Check out this and other free, interactive courses at https://communitydoor.org.au/elearning

Our QCOSS Queensland Budget Breakfast is just over three weeks away – and we're excited to announce we have changed venu...
15/06/2026

Our QCOSS Queensland Budget Breakfast is just over three weeks away – and we're excited to announce we have changed venues! We're returning to the beautiful Plaza Terrace Room at Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.

Here's everything you need to find us on the morning:
🙋 enter via the Grey Street Entrance (near The Charming Squire and Queensland Conservatorium) or the Main Entrance on the corner of Merivale and Glenelg Streets
🅿️ paid parking is available on site at $30 for 3 hours
🚄 South Brisbane and South Bank railway stations and the Cultural Centre Metro station are within a five minute walk of the venue
♿️ the venue is fully accessible with accessible lifts, parking and seating, hearing loops, audio navigation and braille buttons

Kick off your morning with registration, coffee and networking in the Plaza Terrace Room Foyer from 6:15am, courtesy of our sponsors Cancer Council Queensland and Edmund Rice Education Australia Flexible Schools – with the main event getting underway at 7:00am sharp.

Thank you to our sponsors Cancer Council Queensland, the Windsor Group and Edmund Rice Flexible Schools.

11/06/2026

Yesterday, QCOSS had the privilege of speaking at the Senate inquiry into intergenerational housing inequity – and sharing stories we've heard from dozens of frontline workers all across Queensland.

Over and over, our members tell us the housing crisis is putting real strain on community services, with more people than ever reaching out for crisis support. The lack of long-term housing options means our sector's workers feel burnt out, unable to secure sustainable housing for their service users.

Unfortunately, recent Queensland Government planning reforms have made it harder – not easier – to deliver the social and affordable housing Queenslanders need.

While access to energy services is a basic human need, many households struggle to afford the cost of energy along with ...
11/06/2026

While access to energy services is a basic human need, many households struggle to afford the cost of energy along with other essentials like food, fuel, and housing.

This is particularly true for vulnerable households, many of whom might not be aware of the Home Energy Emergency Assistance Scheme and other supports available to help pay electricity and gas bills.

If service users you support are struggling with their energy bills, QCOSS has created a suite of resources on Community Door to help understand energy use, reduce their bills, and access financial assistance.

Find resources to assist your service users at Community Door: www.communitydoor.org.au/resources/energy-and-water

10/06/2026

Our CEO, Aimee McVeigh, visited Manoora Neighbourhood Centre in Cairns last week and saw the incredible impact Centacare FNQ's programs have, helping Queensland families thrive.

Aimee spoke to community leaders, partners, and supporters about Raising Queensland, our campaign to help make sure every Queensland kid has access to everything they need to live good lives and get ahead.

We're proud that Centracare FNQ came on board Raising Queensland as one of our Founding Partners, lending their strength and insights from the frontline to our campaign.

If the Queensland Government could be an enabler and developed a multi-year Families Strategy that integrates and amplifies the powerful work being done on the ground with families, communities, and frontline services, we could change lives and secure Queensland's future.

Please sign up to the Raising Queensland campaign to call for better health, housing, and education for children and families across Queensland. The more voices we have, the greater the impact. https://www.raisingqueensland.com/

is a QCOSS member campaign powered by:
ATSILS, Act for Kids, Anglicare NQ Ltd, The Benevolent Society, Mission Australia, OzChild, QATSICPP.

Community service workers regularly support people who may be experiencing significant stress, mental health challenges,...
08/06/2026

Community service workers regularly support people who may be experiencing significant stress, mental health challenges, trauma histories, cultural displacement, grief, disadvantage or crisis.

In this free online course, you’ll learn how to understand what the challenging behaviour might be communicating and to respond in ways that support safety, dignity, and wellbeing.

Check out this and other free courses at the link below.

08/06/2026

Queensland families are being hit hard by cost-of-living pressures and the housing crisis. For families in regional Queensland those pressures stack up, with higher costs, greater distances, and less access to essential services.

QCOSS CEO Aimee McVeigh spoke to ABC Far North Queensland recently about the Raising Queensland campaign, calling on the Government to develop a Families Strategy to deliver health, housing, and education for children and families doing it tough.

The time for change is now. Join the Raising Queensland campaign:
RaisingQueensland.com

Meet Stuart, Paul, and Grant - some of the team members at Prison Transport Group who are supporting families and friend...
05/06/2026

Meet Stuart, Paul, and Grant - some of the team members at Prison Transport Group who are supporting families and friends stay connected with loved ones in prison by providing free, safe, and compassionate transport to 10 correctional centres across Southeast Queensland each week.

For almost 50 years, PTG has supported people who often face stigma, judgement, and social isolation simply because someone they love is in prison. Their work facilitates the lifelines of contact and connection for those who face significant barriers such as distance and resources so they can still visit their loved ones.

QCOSS is proud to share the stories of our member organisations like Prison Transport Group who are making real differences in our Queensland community.

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